Kamala Harris Fires Back at Rep. Matt Gaetz Over Calling out Howard University's Coronavirus Funds
Senator Kamala Harris held nothing back when responding to Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Former presidential candidate Kamala Harris sets the record straight on Howard University potentially receiving $12 million in coronavirus stimulus funds.
Harris recently responded to Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Republican, tweeted his thoughts on the historic HBCU possibly receiving a piece of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package. The funding was passed by the Senate recently as a direct result of the ongoing spread of the deadly virus.
Gaetz’s tweet read, “$13,000,000 in taxpayer funds could be going to families across the nation struggling to put food on the table in the midst of COVID-19. Instead, it’s going to Howard University.” He also added, “Education is important- but a $13 million check to Howard does not belong in COVID-19 relief.”
Harris who is no novice on the social media platform hit back with facts on the funds. “The bill provides $30 billion to protect students and help schools, colleges and universities combat the coronavirus. This is $13 million.” She also wrote, “$13 million = .04% of $30 billion. Why do you take issue with money going to Howard, Congressman?” Gaetz didn’t respond to Harris’ call-out.
This wasn’t where things ended, according to News One because Howard is a federally chartered university it is “rightfully owed emergency funding because Congressional appropriations fund the school.” This funding notably goes to Howard University Hospital, a top tier medical facility.
Gillian Brockell, a reporter for the Washington Post also took to Twitter to divulge additional facts worth mentioning about the hopital. “Howard University has a hospital that has been designated one of DC’s covid-19 treatment facilities. It is located 2.1 miles from Rep. Gaetz’s workplace,” she tweeted.
The university also chimed in by tweeting, “Howard University operates a world-class medical simulation center, 6,000 square foot state-of-the art simulated learning environment, offering resources to advance a comprehensive healthcare education program.”
News One reports Gaetz and the rest of the House could vote on the package by Thursday.